Condiments

You only need two ingredients.

They’re also pretty to look at.

Get out your slow cooker and make a huge batch (you can freeze most of it to have on hand for future meals!).

Have you ever tried beet kvass? Earthy, salty, sour, and sweet, this jewel-toned lacto-fermented beverage is full of probiotic goodness. Plus it’s ridiculously easy and affordable to brew right on your kitchen counter. Making beet kvass is similar to the process of making sauerkraut, traditional dill pickles, and kimchi.

Spread it on sandwiches, toss it with pasta, or yes, treat yourself a single happy spoonful.

It only takes 15 minutes to make.

It goes well with everything.

Save your money at Trader Joe's and make it yourself!

The condiment you’ll be reaching for this summer.

Your food processor is key.

It's perfect for your morning bagel.

I always have this Puerto Rican staple ready to add to stews, stir-fries, and any other dish that needs a quick burst of flavor.

The Japanese seasoning is salty and savory.

This is why you should buy that two-pound bag of cherries.

Being the primary cook in my household, I was shocked to realize recently that I had no idea how to make one of my favorite marinades. My partner always handles the grilling of galbi (Korean short ribs) plus tofu or tempeh for me, but it seemed silly not to know what went into the sauce for this deeply flavored, salty and sweet Korean-style barbecue. Fortunately, it’s pretty simple and now that I know, I can share it with you, too.

When life gives you cabbage, you make sauerkraut.

Cool and crunchy, delightfully sour and capable of going from snack to sandwich without a hitch — that's what I call a good pickle.

Warning: This will fill your home with the most maddening, irresistible, and mouth-watering aromas imaginable.

You'll want to spread it on EVERYTHING.

You only need two ingredients!

Ice cream, waffles, and even oatmeal.

Here's your reason to go pick up a pint of fresh blueberries!

Bacon crumbles are good, but this is better.

It's bright, tangy, and full of herby kick.

A fresh, crunchy slaw, typically served with the classic Salvadoran dish pupusas.

My essential weeknight recipe isn’t a specific dish but a piquant and versatile condiment, dipping sauce, and marinade that livens up everything from tofu to meat, vegetables, dumplings, and noodles. Of all the recipes I have learned from my partner’s Korean mother, yangnyeomjang is one of the most indispensable.

It's sweet and spicy and perfectly tangy, with just enough zip to keep it interesting.

Making it from scratch is easier than you might think.

Sweet, milky perfection.

This peppery vinegar- and mayonnaise-based sauce is perfect for serving with smoked chicken and turkey.

"Tinker it until you have something you like, then keep tinkering — I never make the same chili crisp twice!"